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Conduct yourselves wisely toward outsiders, making the most of the opportunity.(A) Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you know how you should respond to each one.

V. Conclusion[a]

Tychicus and Onesimus. Tychicus,[b] my beloved brother, trustworthy minister, and fellow slave in the Lord, will tell you all the news of me.(B)

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Footnotes

  1. 4:7–18 Paul concludes with greetings and information concerning various Christians known to the Colossians.
  2. 4:7 Tychicus: Acts 20:4 mentions his role in the collection for Jerusalem; Eph 6:21 repeats what is said here; see also 2 Tm 4:12; Ti 3:12.

Be wise(A) in the way you act toward outsiders;(B) make the most of every opportunity.(C) Let your conversation be always full of grace,(D) seasoned with salt,(E) so that you may know how to answer everyone.(F)

Final Greetings

Tychicus(G) will tell you all the news about me. He is a dear brother, a faithful minister and fellow servant[a](H) in the Lord.

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Footnotes

  1. Colossians 4:7 Or slave; also in verse 12